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Removing the Old Roof So, when you have been thinking about replacing your roof and gone back and forth for a while, finally deciding to go for it, then it is time to figure out what to do with the old roof. Sometimes you can lay your new roof on top of the old roofRead More

Preparing Your Old Roof So, after inspecting your existing roof and checked maximum number of roofs allowed by code, you might have come to the decision that you can lay your new roof, on top of your old one. What you will need to do now, is to prepare the old roof. One of theRead More

Removing Old Roof A lot of people that are planning to lay a new roof are hoping that they can do so, without having to remove the old one first. Unfortunately this is not always the case. So, when do you have to remove the old roof before laying a new one? Generally speaking youRead More

Roofing Over an Existing Roof If you are hoping to roof over an existing roof, please check the building codes and manufacturer’s warranties before doing this as you do not want to void them. Luckily most of them often state that an asphalt or wood shingles roof will be adequate to use as a deckRead More

Preparing a Roof Deck Whether you decide to replace the entire roof, part of it or to roof over whatever is already in place, you will need to prepare the deck in the best way possible. The reason for this is that the durability and appearance of the new roof is partly determined on theRead More

How to Stay Safe on the Roof Doing work to your roof and/or gutters means doing work at a great height and with that comes certain risks. Whether you are a homeowner wanting to take on the work yourself or a professional on a job – make sure to stay as safe as you possibly can. ThereRead More

Time to Order Roofing Materials One of the first things to do when contemplating to order roofing materials is to shop around for the best deal. Make sure to contact several different roofing suppliers and to compare prices. Do not only compare the price of materials but also delivery costs as this can quickly eatRead More

Estimate Material So when you try to estimate how much roofing material you will need (by calculating the roof surface), remember to add the requirements for the actual roofing shingles, including hip and ridge shingles. If you are roofing with tiles you will also need rake shingles. Then just add flashing for the drip edges,Read More

Fire Ratings For a home owner, the worst thing that can happen to your house and to all your contents, is if it would somehow be destroyed. One way this can happen is through a fire. The risk of a fire is a very real and frightening thing but in many cases they can be avoidedRead More

Types of Roofing Although not as popular as asphalt shingles, thanks to its natural beauty and durability, wood can and is in fact, sometimes used for roofs. Wood shingles are smooth with a fine and finished appearance and sawn from chunks of western red cedar. Wood shingles and shakes are often nailed to the roofRead More